Established in January 2008, as a not for profit organisation, Ausnep achieved charitable status & tax deductibility on 13 April 2015. Ausnep's vision is to provide a health link between two countries; providing free surgical & dental procedures to those who have no means to access health care, in both remote & urban regions of Nepal. Nepal is a beautiful country steeped in culture and tradition, located in the southern part of asia. Land locked between China, Tibet & India, it is one of the poorest countries in the world, & one of the least developed. Nepal is south asia's third poorest country, (World Bank Report), life expectancy is around 60 years of age. Approximately 55.1% of the population live below the poverty line and have little or no access to health care, living on less than $1.25(US) per day. Despite improvements, the 'gap' between rich and poor continues to widen. (Asian Development Bank ADB report, August 09 ). With all these issues in mind, Ausnep believes, any contribution made, is of value to this small country; where eight of the worlds highest mountains reach for the sky. It is easy to become totally enamored with the people: their depth of soul!, for in this country, those who have so little, offer so much about the real values of life.